Tomorrow (Saturday) is George Fox Day at Fred Meyer (3300 Portland Road, in Newberg)! Bring your George Fox ID and receive 10 percent off of your purchase. Some restrictions may apply.
In the grocery department, 10 percent will be taken off only the Kroger and Simple Truth products. Gas, alcohol, tobacco, and money orders will not be discounted.Â
Questions? Contact Jennifer McCollum (jmccollum@georgefox.edu).
The first presidential debate is history. Did it make you more or less worried about the effects of polarization in our country?
If political polarization concerns you, you can do something about it by connecting with the 2020 George Fox Civility Project.
The opening session of the 2020 George Fox Civility Project is this Monday, Oct. 5, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., in Bauman Auditorium (and Zoom).
It will be starting with a talk by Professor of Politics Emeritus Ron Mock on what civility is, its grounding for Christians in basic elements of our faith, and its roots for political leaders in their fundamental duty to be stewards of our political culture.
Those who attend will have a chance to evaluate excerpts from political debates for their civility. Feedback collected from attenders will help in creating a political civility inventory that citizens can use to hold candidates and political leaders to account for whether their communications and actions strengthen or destroy our political culture.
You can attend in person at Bauman Auditorium or via Zoom. Attendance in person will be limited. Those who arrive after the room reaches its 100-person COVID capacity will be asked to attend via Zoom. Zoom attendees can access the session at the above link.
Questions? Contact Ron Mock (rmock@georgefox.edu).
Spring 2021 textbook adoptions are due Friday, Oct. 30, and the Bruin Store is looking forward to making this as smooth of a textbook adoption process as possible!
All textbook adoptions will need to be submitted through Follett Discover Adopt, which is the new adoption system that was implemented in February of 2020.
If you are inputting adoptions on behalf of your department, you can access Discover by clicking here. Please use your university email and the password that you originally created.
If you are teaching (or are linked to) a course, you can access Discover by going to your FoxTALE account and clicking on the “Follett Textbooks” link. You will be automatically logged into the site.
If you are unable to view certain courses, having trouble logging in, or need a refresh on how to input textbook adoptions, please reach out to Paige Jacobs (pjacobs@georgefox.edu) or Katie Villanueva (1478txt@follett.com) at the Bruin Store.
The Bruin Store is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Starting today (Thursday), all on campus are welcome to visit a free art exhibition featuring the artwork of Adam Long and Jillian Sokso, professors of art and design at George Fox University. The exhibit, “Urgency,†remains up through Oct. 21 in the Minthorne Gallery.
This exhibition features photographs from Long, and serigraph, relief, and chine colle prints from Sokso. Long’s and Sokso’s work discusses the urgency of climate change and America’s failing society.
The gallery will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Sarah Cuevas, exhibitions and collections assistant, at scuevas15@georgefox.edu.
Miss the Bruin Den and the food there? Well, we miss you!
On the GET mobile app, employees and students can now use a card to order from both the Bridge Cafe and Canyon Commons. We are slowly adding some of your favorite sandwiches and other items to our menu.
Below are instructions for getting started:
Questions? Connect with Jason Rosvall (jrosvall@georgefox.edu).
Last week we talked about the importance of taking a flu shot this year. Our Wellness Wednesday message for today is, “Don’t waste fall by being sick. get a flu shot! It’s super quick.â€
Remember it takes around two weeks for the body to build immunity in order to provide protection, so plan it now.
Here are your quick and easy options to get a flu shot this year:
Below are some important items to remember before you get a flu shot:
Be well! Questions? Contact Aga Luptak (aluptak@georgefox.edu).
The College of Engineering is seeking potential clients for a servant engineering project regarding COVID-19.
If you are an at-risk individual concerned about the spread of COVID-19, please fill out this very short survey.
Questions? Contact Andrew Younglove at ayounglove18@georgefox.edu.
Disclaimer:
These surveys are student generated and are not to be associated with any official research conducted by faculty and staff at George Fox University. Any views or opinions presented in these surveys are solely those of the students and do not represent those of George Fox University. The distribution of these surveys is a service provided to George Fox University students as they prepare their research required by the curriculum. Students are required to have department approval. Any questions about these surveys should be directed to the students associated with the survey in question.
What is protest? How has the church been involved in protest? Should Christians protest? These are all topics that will be discussed at the Intercultural Resource Center’s first Mathetes event, which will be hosted over Zoom at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday).
Come hear from Rusty St. Cyr, Keisha Gordon, Victoria Prieto, and Mercy Love about their protest experiences and integration with faith. Chapel credit is available on the iAttended app.
You can RSVPÂ here. Questions? Contact Hannah Lee (hlee17@georgefox.edu).
Do you wish there was something you could do to help overcome America’s increasing polarization before it tears our country apart?
You can! Connect with the 2020 George Fox Civility Project. The 2020 GFCP has three elements: two events and a project.
You do not have to participate in all three elements. You can attend either event, or both. If you want to participate in the project, you should attend the first event.
Don’t miss this chance to get in on the ground floor of an important university initiative, and help your community and our nation deal with controversial issues more constructively!
If you want to come in person, plan to be at Bauman a few minutes before 7:30 p.m. If you want to attend via Zoom, keep watching the Daily Bruin – we’ll post the link soon!
Contact Ron Mock (rmock@georgefox.edu) with any questions.
Hey everyone! The Ping Pong Club is super excited to be partnering with Hadlock and Paddle Palace to host the inaugural Paddle Palace George Fox Intramural Ping Pong Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 6 p.m. in Hadlock.
Registration will open on IMLeagues on Monday, Oct. 19, and will close Friday, Oct. 23. We will have prizes available, including a $25 Nike gift card, balls, and paddles.
The rules for the tournament can be found here. We hope to see you there!
Any questions can be directed to the Ping Pong Club President Noah Fitzsimmons at nfitzsimmons17@georgefox.edu. To stay updated on the event, please fill in your information on the form found here.
Just a reminder to sign up for a book discussion group, beginning Monday, Oct. 5, for Is Christianity a White Man’s Religion?: Why the Bible is Good News for People of Color.
Find the day and time that works best for you, and sign up for a group on the Critical Conversations FoxTALE site by Sunday, Oct. 4.
These 11 groups are available:
Questions? Please contact Rebecca Hernandez at rhernandez@georgefox.edu.
To staff and faculty who are placing a requisition that is based on a bid or quote provided to the university from the supplier, please do not forget to attach the quote in your requisition request.
Instructions on how to do this are described on page 9 of the requisition tutorial posted on the finance page.
Please make sure you are referring to the requisition tutorial that was last updated as of Sept. 25, 2020. The tutorial in PDF format can be downloaded on the finance page or viewed as a Google Drive document.
Visa Reminder: Visa purchasing requests no longer need to go through the requisition process unless otherwise required by your department.
For questions on purchase orders or Visa purchasing, please email University Purchasing at purchasing@georgefox.edu
This Saturday, Oct. 3, will be George Fox Day at Fred Meyer (3300 Portland Road, in Newberg). Bring your George Fox ID and receive 10 percent off of your purchase. Some restrictions may apply.
In the grocery department, 10 percent will be taken off only the Kroger and Simple Truth products. Gas, alcohol, tobacco, and money orders will not be discounted.Â
Questions? Contact Jennifer McCollum at jmccollum@georgefox.edu.
Many have been asking about the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS). The society is national and the campus chapter is sponsored by George Fox (it is legitimate!).
The NSLS is the nation’s largest leadership honor society. Students are selected by their university for membership based on either academic standing or leadership potential. Candidacy is a nationally recognized achievement of honorable distinction.
In addition to honorable distinction, the NSLS provides a step-by-step program for members to build their leadership skills through participation at their campus or online. Upon completion of the program, members receive their leadership certificate and take their place among the student leaders at their campus and across the country.
The NSLS exists to recognize, cultivate, and honor leaders, all while making lasting, positive change in the world. The society strives to help members discover and achieve their goals, providing real-world experience that assists members to have opportunities to achieve success in their future.
Questions? Visit their FAQ page or contact David Johnstone at djohnsto@georgefox.edu.
The Adidas Employee Store is excited to announce our reopening, and we are ready to welcome George Fox employees and alumni back! Employees have access to the store daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. between today (Monday) and Oct. 14, 2020.
Health and Safety Precautions
Your  health and safety  are at the heart of our reopening strategy.
We’re abiding by the guidelines of our federal and local government to create a safe shopping experience for our guests and employees, and we’ve put several precautionary health measures  in place to ensure a safe experience for all.
What You Get
Access to employee pricing (typically 50 percent off regular retail pricing).
Instructions on how to Participate
This invite is non-transferable, but you can bring your family and friends with you (up to TWO additional guests per person, per visit).
Location and Hours
Adidas Employee Store
2701 N.W. Vaughn St., Suite 209, Portland
Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Please contact the human resources office at 503-554-2180 or hr@georgefox.edu for assistance with these or any of your George Fox benefits.
What is protest? How has the church been involved in protest? Should Christians protest? These are all topics that will be discussed at the Intercultural Resource Center’s first Mathetes event, which will be hosted over Zoom at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Come hear from Rusty St. Cyr, Keisha Gordon, Victoria Prieto, and Mercy Love about their protest experiences and integration with faith. Chapel credit is available on the iAttended app.
You can RSVP here. Questions? Contact Hannah Lee (hlee17@georgefox.edu).
Changing leaves and changing times means the Ladies Luncheon has been postponed until spring.
Keep a lookout for future announcements regarding its return.
Questions? Contact Michelle Dawson at mdawson@georgefox.edu.
The Intercultural Resource Center is hosting the annual Voices Conference at George Fox (fully online) next week on Friday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. Spil credit will be offered!
This multicultural leadership conference is open for people from all backgrounds and cultures. Our vision is to create space for students, faculty, staff, and community members to engage in meaningful conversations about being multicultural leaders in an increasingly diverse society.
This year, well-known leaders and speakers Leroy and Donna Barber, Robert Chao Romero, Sunia Gibbs, and Kathy Khang will be leading virtual workshops and discussions regarding social justice, leadership and diversity.
You can register here.
Questions? Contact Victoria Prieto at vprieto17@georgefox.edu or Bryce Coefield at bcoefield@georgefox.edu. Hope to see you there!
An all-employee meeting will be made available for viewing today (Thursday) after 3 p.m. The meeting will be posted at this link. Like previous meetings, the password to join is provided on the meeting site.
The Intercultural Resource Center is hosting the annual Voices Conference at George Fox (fully online) on Friday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. SpIL credit will be offered!
This multicultural leadership conference is open for people from all backgrounds and cultures. Our vision is to create space for students, faculty, staff, and community members to engage in meaningful conversations about being multicultural leaders in an increasingly diverse society.
This year, well-known leaders and speakers Leroy and Donna Barber, Robert Chao Romero, Sunia Gibbs, and Kathy Khang will be leading virtual workshops and discussions regarding social justice, leadership and diversity.
You can register here.
Questions? Contact Victoria Prieto at vprieto17@georgefox.edu or Bryce Coefield at bcoefield@georgefox.edu. Hope to see you there!
